education + experience + ethics
What sets us apart
When you take a barre class with Lara, you will experience a safe, effective, efficient, fun, and authentic barre class, supported by an extensive array of barre fitness certifications and credentials- more than 20 barre certifications from over a dozen organizations, most notably
- CoreBarreFit Intensive through Barre Intensity
Lara is also an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. See CV for the comprehensive list.
~ Over 17 years teaching barre—the first barre class in Cheshire, CT, USA!
~ Port St. Lucie, FL's only barre class!
~ Approved by Esther Fairfax to carry on the work of her mother Lotte Berk
~ Founding President of the Barre Fitness Alliance
~ creator of ACE Approved continuing education courses YoLarates & Bare Barre Teacher Training
Mission Statement: "To provide a fun, balanced, safe & effective barre fitness class that is accessible to men & women of all ages & abilities."
YoLarates™/Barre On the Go/Legacy Barre Code of Ethics
- Provide affordable barre classes that are safe and effective for all levels of fitness, age, gender, race, and creed.
- Teach and advise within the scope of practice, ensuring that all instruction aligns with barre fitness certifications.
- Maintain professional boundaries and uphold client confidentiality.
- Direct clients to seek medical attention when necessary and do not discriminate against clients or colleagues on any level.
- Refrain from intentionally soliciting clients from other barre professionals.
- Treat clients and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness, and integrity.
- Comply with all applicable business, employment, and intellectual property laws.
- Maintain a professional appearance and conduct at all times.
- Do not misrepresent skills, training, professional credentials, identity, or services.
- Continue gaining education, including barre instructor training, to enhance skills and knowledge, thereby providing the highest quality services to clients.
- Maintain current Group Fitness, Barre, and other international certifications, including but not limited to those in fitness and nutrition.
- Carry appropriate insurance and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
- Ensure appropriate teacher-to-student ratios in all class settings.
The Barre Fitness Alliance
BFA Premier Barre Instructor, Studio Partner, Continuing Education Partner
The Barre Fitness Alliance is to barre what the Yoga Alliance is to yoga. This non-profit organization is dedicated to honoring the history of Lotte Berk and barre while upholding the quality of instruction, including important aspects like barre fitness certifications and barre instructor training, both now and into the future. We are pr
The Barre Fitness Alliance is to barre what the Yoga Alliance is to yoga. This non-profit organization is dedicated to honoring the history of Lotte Berk and barre while upholding the quality of instruction, including important aspects like barre fitness certifications and barre instructor training, both now and into the future. We are proud to be a founding member of the BFA, which also advocates for affordable barre classes.
